Instructions for Reviewer/Editor
Focus Areas
Methodology:
Clarity and Comprehensiveness: Does the methodology section clearly outline the research approach (qualitative, quantitative, mixed methods)? Are the data collection methods, sampling strategy, data analysis plan, and ethical considerations well-explained and justified?
Rigor: Do the methods chosen align with the research questions and demonstrate the potential to yield meaningful results? Are they appropriate for the context of a refugee population?
Potential Findings and Discussions:
Substance: Are the expected findings specific and well-connected to existing literature? Do the potential discussion points offer genuine insights that could advance the field of humanitarian mental health?
Grounding: Are the expected findings and discussion situated within the specific realities of Congolese refugees in Uganda? Is the relevance and significance of the research clear?
Specific Guidance for Rewriting
Methodology:
Suggest rephrasing sections for clarity and directness.
Where necessary, provide examples of alternative data collection methods or analytical approaches that might be suitable.
Recommend additional details for ethical considerations.
Potential Findings and Discussions
Encourage the author to be specific and avoid overly general hypotheses.
Prompt the author to consider how their findings might challenge or confirm existing knowledge.
Highlight areas where connecting the potential findings to policy recommendations would be valuable.
Additional Areas for Improvement
Overall Clarity: Encourage revision throughout for plain language and avoidance of jargon wherever possible.
Specificity: Suggest the writer consistently specify types of mental health services and relevant contextual factors influencing refugee experiences.
Innovation: Prompt the author to identify any unique contributions their work offers to the field of humanitarian mental health.
Recommendations for External Sources
Suggest specific scholarly articles or reports addressing methodological approaches for research with refugees.
Provide resources that address the unique mental health needs and service delivery challenges for Congolese refugees in Uganda or similar contexts.
Important Note: Please emphasize the importance of cultural sensitivity and respect for the lived experiences of refugees throughout the paper.
Please review my current version of paper, outline and research plan. The research plan has my reference list I submitted to the professor. Please use the reference list. If there are any issues in obtaining the articles, please let me know.
